The whole recipe box

Baking

Agnes Hourigan's Apple Tart

Short, buttery pastry and soft Bramley apples — the Sunday tart that started it all.

55 min 4.9

Dinners

Frankie Woulfe's Brown Stew

Melt-in-the-mouth beef, root veg and a rich gravy — the one-pot supper of childhood.

2½ hrs 4.8

Breads

Traditional Irish Soda Bread

No yeast, no fuss — a crusty, tender loaf on the table in under an hour.

50 min 4.9

Breads

Granny's Brown Bread

Nutty whole wheat soda bread with a dab of molasses — a tea-time staple.

1 hr 4.9

Puddings

Rhubarb Crumble

Sharp garden rhubarb under a buttery, golden oat topping.

55 min 4.9

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

Moist and tender with a sweet-tangy ketchup glaze — just like grandma made.

1 hr 20 4.9

Baking

Old-Fashioned Chocolate Cake

Deep, moist chocolate sponge with a glossy cooked fudge frosting.

1 hr 30 4.9

Breads

Old-Fashioned Banana Bread

Impossibly moist, tender and full of banana flavor — made in one bowl.

1 hr 15 4.9

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

A flaky, buttery double crust over spiced apples that stay juicy, not watery.

2 hr 35 4.9

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Pot Roast

Chuck roast braised fork-tender with carrots, potatoes and a rich pan gravy.

3 hr 55 4.9

Soups

Old-Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup

A golden, savory broth from a whole chicken, with tender meat and egg noodles.

1 hr 50 4.9

Baking

Old-Fashioned Pound Cake

Dense, buttery and tender, with a close velvety crumb — from the classic 1:1:1:1 recipe.

1 hr 45 4.9

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Salisbury Steak

Tender beef patties in a rich onion-and-mushroom gravy — the old-fashioned diner classic, spooned over mashed potatoes.

55 min 4.8

Breads

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits

Tall, buttery and impossibly flaky — proper old-fashioned buttermilk biscuits, made by hand.

35 min 4.8

Soups

Old-Fashioned Split Pea Soup

A ham bone, a bag of split peas and a low, slow simmer into a thick, silky, spoon-coating bowl.

1 hr 45 4.8

Baking

Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Soft, tender centers with crisp, sugary edges — chilled for thickness & never overbaked.

1 hr 30 4.9

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Rice Pudding

Creamy, old-fashioned rice pudding cooked low and slow with milk, vanilla, nutmeg and a hint of cinnamon.

55 min 4.8

Baking

Old-Fashioned Gingerbread

Dark, sticky and warmly spiced — a soft molasses gingerbread that only gets better the next day.

1 hr 10 4.8

Baking

Old-Fashioned Snickerdoodles

Soft and chewy cinnamon-sugar cookies with the signature tang & crackly crust.

45 min 4.9

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

Spiced apples under a crunchy, buttery oat-and-brown-sugar topping — warm from the oven with cream or ice cream.

1 hr 5 4.8

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Coconut Cream Pie

A crisp shell, a from-scratch coconut custard, and clouds of whipped cream under toasted coconut.

5 hr 4.8

Soups

Old-Fashioned Vegetable Beef Soup

Browned stewing beef and a potful of vegetables in a rich, brothy tomato-beef broth.

2 hr 40 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Beef Stew

Chunks of beef browned and simmered low & slow with potatoes, carrots & peas in a rich, savory gravy — proper one-pot comfort.

3 hrs 4.8

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Banana Pudding

Vanilla wafers, ripe bananas & a from-scratch cooked vanilla custard under toasted meringue.

4 hr 45 4.9

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Peach Cobbler

Sweet spiced peaches under a golden, buttery, self-saucing batter top.

1 hr 5 4.9

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Chili

Browned beef, a bloomed spice base and kidney beans, simmered low until thick, dark and rich.

2 hrs 4.9

Baking

Old-Fashioned Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, fluffy and generously spiced cinnamon rolls with a melting cream-cheese icing — made the proper yeasted way.

3 hr 15 4.9

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Chicken Fried Steak

The Southern classic — tenderized beef in a shatteringly crisp crust under a peppery cream gravy.

45 min 4.8

Preserves

Old-Fashioned Apple Butter

Apples cooked down long & slow with cinnamon, cloves & cider into a thick, dark, spreadable spiced butter.

3 hr 25 4.9

Baking

Old-Fashioned Fudge

Proper boiled chocolate fudge, beaten by hand to a fine melt-away crumb — no condensed milk in sight.

1 hr 30 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

Creamy, tangy and full of crunch — the classic picnic salad, seasoned warm the way grandma did.

2 hr 40 4.8

Preserves

Old-Fashioned Bread and Butter Pickles

Crisp cucumber & onion slices in a sweet-tangy turmeric brine — no canning needed.

2 hr 30 4.9

Breads

Old-Fashioned Cornbread

A crackling golden crust from a screaming-hot skillet, tender buttermilk crumb inside.

35 min 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Sloppy Joes

Sweet-tangy beef simmered spoon-thick and piled onto toasted buns — from scratch, no canned sauce.

50 min 4.8

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Tapioca Pudding

Creamy, gently set and full of tender pearls — made properly with real pearl tapioca.

1 hr 5 4.8

Baking

Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cake

Soaked oats make it impossibly moist; the coconut-pecan topping caramelizes under the broiler.

1 hr 5 4.8

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Egg Custard Pie

Silky baked custard, crisp pastry and plenty of nutmeg — with the wobble test that keeps it from weeping.

2 hr 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Coleslaw

Crisp, creamy deli-style slaw — the salting trick keeps it crunchy for days.

20 min + chill 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Stuffed Peppers

Tender green peppers, a savory beef & rice filling and a golden cheese lid — the proper 1950s way.

1 hr 25 4.8

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

Flaky butter shortcakes, syrupy sugared strawberries and softly whipped cream — the real old-fashioned kind.

45 min 4.8

Soups

Old-Fashioned Potato Soup

Creamy but still chunky — floury potatoes in a gentle milk broth, part-mashed the old way. Bacon & cheddar optional.

45 min 4.8

Breads

Old-Fashioned Zucchini Bread

Moist, cinnamon-spiced and never soggy — the tea-towel squeeze makes all the difference.

1 hr 15 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Macaroni Salad

Creamy, tangy-sweet and full of crunch — the deli classic that fed every church picnic and potluck.

2 hr 30 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Swiss Steak

Round steak with the flour pounded right in, braised low and slow until fork-tender in its own tomato gravy.

2 hr 40 4.8

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pie

Tangy-sweet custard with a golden crackled top — the classic Southern desperation pie from humble staples.

1 hr 50 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Cabbage Rolls

Tender cabbage parcels of beef, rice & onion, baked low and slow in grandma's sweet-sour tomato sauce.

2 hr 45 4.8

Baking

Old-Fashioned Peanut Brittle

Deep golden, buttery and thin enough to shatter — with the baking soda trick that puts the snap in brittle.

40 min 4.8

Baking

Old-Fashioned Molasses Cookies

Soft, chewy and crackle-topped, rolled in sugar — the kind grandma kept in the big jar.

1 hr 30 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Chicken Salad

Juicy poached chicken folded with mayonnaise, celery & lemon — the church-luncheon classic.

50 min 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Deviled Eggs

Silky mustard-mayo yolks with a splash of pickle brine and a dusting of paprika — first to vanish at every potluck.

47 min 4.8

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Icebox Cake

Chocolate biscuits and softly whipped cream turn into tender striped cake overnight — no oven required.

25 min + chill 4.8

Baking

Old-Fashioned Hummingbird Cake

The legendary 1978 Southern classic — spiced banana & pineapple layers, toasted pecans and cream cheese frosting.

1 hr 4.9

Baking

Old-Fashioned Wacky Cake

Rich chocolate cake with no eggs, no butter, no milk — mixed with a fork right in the tin.

45 min 4.8

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Chess Pie

Rich, buttery custard under a crackly sugar top — the Southern classic nobody can quite name.

1 hr 30 4.8

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Ambrosia Salad

Mandarin, pineapple, coconut, cherries & mini marshmallows in lightly soured whipped cream — the holiday classic.

2 hr 20 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Hamburger Steak

Simply seasoned beef patties, seared hard and smothered in deep-brown onion gravy — the diner classic.

55 min 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes

Thin-sliced potatoes baked in a simple creamy white sauce until golden — the true church-supper classic.

1 hr 50 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Corn Pudding

Sweet-savory custardy corn baked golden — the holiday side everyone spoons up first, no boxed mix needed.

1 hr 10 4.8

Baking

Old-Fashioned 7UP Pound Cake

The 1950s Southern icon — raised by nothing but long creaming and a glass of lemon-lime fizz, under a sharp lemon glaze.

1 hr 40 4.9

Breads

Old-Fashioned Dinner Rolls

Soft, fluffy pull-apart rolls that bake up golden & tear apart tender — made the old-fashioned way.

3 hr 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Green Bean Casserole

Crisp-tender beans in a real mushroom cream sauce under a crown of crispy fried onions.

55 min 4.8

Soups

Old-Fashioned Cabbage Soup

A thrifty, warming pot of cabbage, root vegetables and a light tomato broth.

55 min 4.8

Preserves

Old-Fashioned Chow Chow

The end-of-garden relish of cabbage, green tomatoes & peppers in a sweet-tangy mustard brine.

overnight 4.9

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Hoppin' John

Smoky black-eyed peas simmered with ham hock, served over rice — the Southern good-luck classic.

1 hr 30 4.8

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Watergate Salad

The retro pistachio fluff of pineapple, marshmallows & pecans — 10 minutes, no bake.

2 hr 10 4.7

Baking

Old-Fashioned Donuts

Sour cream cake donuts — craggy, crisp-edged, and dipped in vanilla glaze.

1 hr 50 4.9

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Beef and Noodles

Fork-tender beef and egg noodles in a rich gravy, over mashed potatoes.

2 hr 20 4.8

Preserves

Old-Fashioned Pimento Cheese

Hand-grated sharp cheddar, pimentos and just enough mayo — the Southern spread.

15 min 4.9

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing

Moist, sage-scented and baked golden — the Southern holiday classic.

1 hr 15 4.9

Dinners

Grandma's Baked Beans

Bacon, onion, molasses and mustard, baked low and slow until thick and sticky.

1 hr 15 4.8

Preserves

Cucumbers & Onions in Vinegar

The crisp, sweet-sour summer salad grandma kept in the fridge all season.

15 min 4.9

Soups

Old-Fashioned Ham & Bean Soup

A leftover ham bone, dried beans and a low, slow simmer into a thick, smoky bowl.

2 hr 5 4.9

Puddings

Grandma's Sweet Potato Pie

Deep, spiced and silky in a buttery crust — made right, with roasted sweet potatoes.

1 hr 30 4.9

Preserves

Old-Fashioned Pickled Eggs

Hard-boiled eggs in a spiced vinegar brine — plain, or beet-pink.

1 week+ 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie

Creamy chicken filling under a golden pastry lid — crisp, never soggy.

1 hr 10 4.9

Puddings

Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding

Stale bread, custard, raisins and cinnamon — soft inside, golden on top.

1 hr 10 4.9

Baking

Old-Fashioned Lemon Squares

Buttery shortbread, sharp lemon curd, a snowfall of powdered sugar.

1 hr 4.9

Dinners

Chicken & Rice Casserole

Juicy chicken over creamy, savory rice — from scratch, no canned soup.

1 hr 25 4.8

Dinners

Tuna Noodle Casserole

Creamy, never watery — with the classic crushed-crisp topping.

50 min 4.8

Baking

Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy middles, crisp edges, proper rolled oats — the biscuit-tin classic.

27 min 4.9

Baking

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Glossy caramel, pineapple rings and cherries over soft buttery sponge.

1 hr 5 4.9

Baking

Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

The criss-cross classic — soft centers, crisp edges, chewy for days.

26 min 4.9

Baking

Old-Fashioned Pancakes

Tall, fluffy buttermilk pancakes — lumps are fine, flip when the bubbles burst.

25 min 4.9

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Chicken & Dumplings

Rich broth, tender chicken and cloud-soft dumplings — with the no-peeking rule.

1 hr 35 4.9

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Goulash

Ground beef, tomatoes and macaroni in one pot — cheap, hearty, unbeatable.

45 min 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Mac & Cheese

Proper cheese sauce and a golden crumb top — creamy, never grainy.

50 min 4.9

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Salmon Patties

Crisp outside, tender inside — the canned-salmon classic that never falls apart.

25 min 4.9

Dinners

Bacon & Cabbage

The Sunday classic — tender bacon, buttered cabbage and a parsley sauce.

1 hr 45 4.8

Baking

Scones with Jam & Cream

Tall, fluffy scones in under 30 minutes — best served warm with jam and cream.

28 min 4.9

Soups

Granny's Vegetable Soup

Whatever's in the rack, simmered into a thick, warming bowlful.

50 min 4.8

Dinners

Shepherd's Pie

Rich ground lamb under a cloud of golden, buttery mash.

1½ hrs 4.8

Baking

Lemon Drizzle Cake

Soft sponge soaked in tangy lemon syrup — gone before it cools.

1 hr 5 4.9

Preserves

Homemade Strawberry Jam

Just fruit, sugar and lemon — summer in a jar all year round.

40 min 4.9

Soups

Potato & Leek Soup

Silky, comforting and made from the humblest of ingredients.

45 min 4.9

Dinners

Crockpot Mac and Cheese

Silky slow cooker mac and cheese kept grainy-proof with evaporated milk and block-grated Cheddar — Low only, and no peeking.

2 hr 45 4.9

Dinners

Instant Pot Beef Stew

Old-fashioned beef stew flavor from the electric pressure cooker, on the table in about an hour and a half.

1 hr 35 4.8

Dinners

Instant Pot Pot Roast

Fall-apart chuck with proper gravy from the electric pressure cooker — Sunday pot roast in about two hours.

2 hr 15 4.8

Dinners

Crockpot White Chicken Chili

Creamy, gently spiced white chicken chili that cooks itself while you get on with your day.

6 hr 45 4.8

Soups

Crock Pot Potato Soup

Creamy, bacon-topped potato soup that thickens itself — no flour, just a masher and a patient pot.

7 hr 20 4.8

Dinners

Mississippi Pot Roast

Fall-apart chuck with ranch, au jus, butter and pepperoncini — the internet's favorite roast, done granny's way.

8 hr 15 4.9

Soups

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

All-day chicken noodle comfort from the electric pressure cooker in about 45 minutes — tender shredded thighs and noodles with proper bite.

45 min 4.8

Dinners

Crockpot Beef Stew

Old-fashioned beef stew made easy in the crockpot — browned chuck, big chunks of veg and a rich gravy that is never watery.

8 hr 25 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Lasagna

A Sunday lasagna built the long way — meat sauce simmered until it goes dark and sweet, ricotta bound with egg, and a rest on the counter before it ever meets a knife.

2 hr 50 4.9

Breakfast

Old-Fashioned French Toast

Thick slices of day-old bread soaked in a real egg custard and cooked slowly in butter — crisp at the edge, set all the way through, and never eggy.

30 min 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Beef Stroganoff

Strips of seared beef and browned mushrooms in a mustard-sharpened sour cream sauce, finished off the heat so it never breaks, over buttered egg noodles.

45 min 4.8

Dinners

Old-Fashioned Chicken Francese

Thin chicken cutlets in an egg batter, browned in butter and simmered in a bright lemon pan sauce — the Italian-American supper that tastes like far more work than it is.

35 min 4.8

Sides

Old-Fashioned Wedge Salad

A quarter of ice-cold iceberg under a thick blue cheese dressing, bacon and tomatoes — the steakhouse classic that lives or dies on how cold the lettuce is.

30 min 4.7

Sweets

Old-Fashioned Candied Pecans

Pecans in a whipped egg white and cinnamon sugar shell, baked low for an hour and stirred as they go — crisp, not sticky, and they keep for two weeks.

1 hr 10 4.9